Radio Features Archive

* - This year's USDA Ag Outlook Forum is February 15 - 16. More information is available at "www.usda.gov/oce/ag-outlook-forum".

The Agriculture Department's premiere outlook event reaches a 100th anniversary milestone in 2024 - a mix of both traditional offerings and programs with some changes including new dates from past events. Rod Bain previews this year's USDA Agricultural Outlook Forum in this edition of "Agriculture USA".


PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski.

The Agriculture Secretary recently weighed in on research and education as method to improve consumer nourishment, and in turn, health outcomes. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack

A new subcommittee within a national agricultural advisory board is focused on developing further research and policy on pollinator health and conservation. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA Chief Scientist Chavonda Jacobs-Young

One food safety expert says the food safety practices of many of us on Super Bowl Sunday might need further review. Gary Crawford has more.

PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Meredith Carothers with USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline. Usher.

****Broadcasters: The USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline number is 888-MPHOTLINE(888-674-6854) Listeners can also go online to Ask.usda.gov

How trustworthy is a long range weather forecast made by a groundhog in Pennsylvania? Gary Crawford has a report that fails to answer the question.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. USDA meteorologist, Mark Brusberg. Plus, the Shadow, a certain bunny and a certain groundhog

If raccoons are becoming a problem at your house, how do you get rid of them? Gary Crawford has advice from an expert.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Drew Ricketts, Kansas State University Wildlife Management expert.

The line-up for USDA’s 100th edition Agricultural Outlook Forum has been announced, with several plenary events set for the Thursday morning opening session. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski

A new USDA cattle report shows that the beef cattle herd will continue to shrink for another year. Gary Crawford has the story.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA livestock analyst, Shayle Shagam

How have present Western water reservoir levels and snowpack accumulations this winter factored into what might be the H20 supply outlook for farmers and irrigators later this year? Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

The last U.S. Drought Monitor for January reflects less drought due to significant precipitation during the month. Rod Bain reports.


PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

USDA's latest State Stories report focuses on both topsoil moisture and winter wheat crop condition for the month of January. Rod Bain reports.


PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey